Karen Akens

About Karen Akens

Experienced data management leader specializing in data governance and data analytics…

Experience

1. Director of Enterprise Data Services

   Navy Mutual Aid Association

   Feb 2025 — Present

   As the Director of Enterprise Data Services at Navy Mutual, I lead the strategy, governance, and management of enterprise data to drive business intelligence, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. I oversee data architecture, integration, and analytics initiatives, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across the organization.My role focuses on developing and implementing data governance frameworks, optimizing data management processes, and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance data-driven insights. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I ensure our data strategy aligns with Navy Mutual’s mission to serve military members and their families with excellence and innovation.

Education

• Northwestern University

  BS

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Data Visualization
• Project Planning
• Event Planning
• Project Coordination
• Event Management
• Quickbooks
• Microsoft Excel
• Fundraising Auctions
• Technical Writing
• Data Strategies
• User Manual Development
• Analysis
• Process Management
• Financial Analysis
• Sql
• Visio
• Job Costing
• Data Stewardship
• Data Governance
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Data Quality
• Administration
• Construction Estimating
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Outlook
• Business Intelligence
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Data Analysis
• Software Support
• Requirements Analysis
• Bookkeeping
• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Leadership
• Tableau